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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Applies knowledge of a manufacturing process and standard production methods to effectively support CMM operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up fixtures on CMM machines.• Follows instructions to set part on CMM machines.• Performs detailed inspections to ensure compliance to engineering data and customer specifications.• Reads and interprets drawings, batch cards and operation sheets.• Executes CMM programs.• Accurately enters electronic data and uses attention to detail to read and communicate data.• Evaluates and dispositions printed CMM reports.• Skilled in associated measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers. • Follows procedures for proper start-up and shut-down of all measuring equipment. • Performs calibration of the CMM.• Performs CMM Preventative Maintenance according to SOP’s.• Other responsibilities as required.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required. • General knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and quality inspection desired. • Familiarity with coordinate measuring machines, inspection methods, and measuring and test equipment highly preferred. • Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft software (Word, Excel). • Good interpersonal and communication skills, problem solving abilities, and attention to detail required.

Physical Requirements

• Minimal or no exposure to excessive noise, dirt, chemicals, extreme temperatures, or hazardous conditions. • Frequent use of computers. • Standing and walking at least 7hrs/day• Ability to carry and lift weight up to 25lbs• Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day)• Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day)

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​

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